Jim Jakobs, Author at GV Wire

High Wind Danger Could Lead PG&E To Shut Off Power To Foothills Residents This Weekend

October 23, 2020

With high winds expected this weekend in the eastern parts of Fresno County, officials are warning residents to be cautious of potential hazards, specifically in Creek Fire burn areas. The National Weather S...

Dyer Reveals Plans To Stop Gang Violence at City Hall Rally

Jim Jakobs

October 23, 2020

Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer didn't just stop by a peace rally at Fresno City Hall to say a few words. He laid out a series of moves he plans to make within his first 90 days of taking office in January. Dyer says...

Creek Fire: No Out of Pocket Cost for Property Cleanup Available, But There’s a Catch

Jim Jakobs

October 23, 2020

Federal and state agencies are preparing to assist with the clean up of properties impacted by the Creek Fire, with no out-of-pocket cost to homeowners, Fresno Assemblyman Jim Patterson said this week. But t...

Merced Residents Urged to Get Frequent COVID-19 Tests as County Fears Fallback

Jim Jakobs

October 22, 2020

Merced County officials are concerned about falling back to the most restrictive tier on California's COVID-19 roadmap. So all residents are being urged to get tested frequently. “We are asking all County...

Video Shows Man Threaten Cyclist at Knifepoint Near River Park. Suspect Faces Felony Charges.

Jim Jakobs

October 22, 2020

A suspect seen in a viral Facebook video accosting a bicyclist in broad daylight near River Park earlier this month will appear in court Friday morning to answer to felony charges. Video posted to Facebook s...

Rally Leaders Say Funds, Communication Lacking from City Hall in Anti-Violence Effort

Jim Jakobs

October 21, 2020

Fresno police say they're seeing more shootings in every policing district this year than at the same time last year. Resources are stretched thin, different strategies are being utilized, and some progress is ...

Fresno Again at Risk of Slipping Back to COVID Purple Tier. Madera Sees Improvement.

Jim Jakobs

October 20, 2020

The roller coaster continues for Fresno County's COVID-19 numbers after the state's weekly Tuesday update to their 'Blueprint for a Safer Economy' dashboard. The county is not meeting one of the metrics for the...

Sheriff’s Office Lifts Remaining Creek Fire Evacuation Orders for Fresno County

Jim Jakobs

October 20, 2020

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office has lifted all of its remaining evacuation orders for the Creek Fire as of Tuesday morning. However, all Sierra National Forest lands in Fresno County remain closed through...

Fresno Community Steps Up To Send Needed Medical Supplies To Armenia

Jim Jakobs

October 20, 2020

An annual medical mission to Armenia was not possible this year due to COVID-19 restrictions and a major conflict. But, that's not stopping a dedicated team from Fresno from doing their part to help. Honorar...

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Curfew? No Alcohol Sales After 10? Councilman Says Nothing Off Limits After Surge in Violence.

Jim Jakobs

October 19, 2020

Fresno police were involved in two separate officer involved shootings over the weekend. Sergeant Jeff LaBlue tells GV Wire℠ there were also 5 murders (one of those a stabbing), and 5 other shootings in the pas...

Pismo's Owner to City, State Officials: We'll See You in Court

High Wind Danger Could Lead PG&E To Shut Off Power To Foothills Residents This Weekend

First ‘Murder Hornet’ Nest Found in US. It’s Almost the Size of a Basketball.

Dyer Reveals Plans To Stop Gang Violence at City Hall Rally

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Dyer Reveals Plans To Stop Gang Violence at City Hall Rally

Creek Fire: No Out of Pocket Cost for Property Cleanup Available, But There’s a Catch

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Most US Farmers Remain Loyal to Trump Despite Pain From Trade Wars and COVID-19

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Joe Biden Maintains Substantial Lead Despite Major Poll Tightening Ahead of Election

Jim Jakobs

High Wind Danger Could Lead PG&E To Shut Off Power To Foothills Residents This Weekend

Dyer Reveals Plans To Stop Gang Violence at City Hall Rally

Creek Fire: No Out of Pocket Cost for Property Cleanup Available, But There’s a Catch

Merced Residents Urged to Get Frequent COVID-19 Tests as County Fears Fallback

Video Shows Man Threaten Cyclist at Knifepoint Near River Park. Suspect Faces Felony Charges.

Rally Leaders Say Funds, Communication Lacking from City Hall in Anti-Violence Effort

Fresno Again at Risk of Slipping Back to COVID Purple Tier. Madera Sees Improvement.

Sheriff’s Office Lifts Remaining Creek Fire Evacuation Orders for Fresno County

Fresno Community Steps Up To Send Needed Medical Supplies To Armenia

Curfew? No Alcohol Sales After 10? Councilman Says Nothing Off Limits After Surge in Violence.

Author Jim Jakobs